Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation. We're seeking a visionary Strategic Futurist to architect our 2026 roadmap, transforming cutting-edge concepts into market-defining realities. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, where your insights will directly shape how humanity navigates the next frontier of digital evolution.
As a thought leader in our Austin-based innovation lab, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop predictive frameworks, identify emerging paradigms, and design scalable solutions for tomorrow's challenges. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, and possess an unwavering curiosity about what's next, this is your moment to make history.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the 2026 strategic innovation framework using horizon scanning, trend analysis, and scenario modeling
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future insights into actionable product roadmaps and business strategies
- Author high-impact thought leadership publications and white papers on emerging technologies and societal shifts
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions, government bodies, and industry disruptors
- Design and implement ethical AI governance frameworks for 2026-era autonomous systems
- Quantify market opportunities and risks associated with paradigm-shifting technologies
- Mentor a team of futurists and innovation analysts
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 7 years in strategic planning, innovation management, or technology forecasting
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (quantum computing, synthetic biology, AGI)
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate complex futures to diverse stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in reputable journals or industry platforms
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred
- Experience with ethical AI frameworks and regulatory landscape